Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19 Sweet Adelines International, Inc. Regional Faculty Guide FY 2019 Updated 09/02/18

Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19 Sweet Adelines International, Inc. Regional Faculty Guide FY 2019 Updated 09/02/18

up LINDA BEAVER Email: Euphonixlead@gmail.com Hometown: Secane, PA Instructional Objectives: Teaching ensemble singing Teaching barbershop craft Chorus Affiliation(s): Ringing Hills (Rehearsal Night: Tuesdays) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 50 miles Arranging Parody writing Getting your quartet started Goal setting/long range planning

STEPHANIE BRICTSON Email: sbrictson@aol.com Hometown: Quakertown, PA Instructional Objectives: I believe that a primary purpose of a coach is to be a catalyst for singers to learn. Adapting teaching styles to meet the needs of the chorus or quartet is an essential quality of a successful coach. My well rounded BBS background provides me the opportunity to connect with singers on many areas of focus and on all skill levels. I have been a member of SAI for over 25 years and have been a faculty member of many SAI, BHS and HI educational events. I've coached choruses and quartets for the past 20 years. I have taught music for grades Pre-K through 12th grade and have been a guest director for 5 Youth in Harmony Choral events. My quartets have been teaching quartets for several Regional level educational events. The excellent coaching I have received during my competitive SAI career has greatly enhanced my own coaching technique and skills. Chorus Affiliation(s): Jersey Sound (Rehearsal Night: Wednesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Mosaic (Rehearsal Night: varies) Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Director skills training How to give a PVI Costumes Make-up Show planning Visual unity

LORI CROUTER Email: lorilcrouter@gmail.com Hometown: Randallstown, MD Instructional Objectives: I would like to help newer quartets feel comfortable on stage. Both with their singing and their presentation. I have sung in a chorus & quartet with continued coaching for the last 15 years. I also have a degree in music education and a minor in theatre. Chorus Affiliation(s): Harbor City Music Company (Rehearsal Night: Wednesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Lustre (Rehearsal Night: Saturday or Sunday) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 50 miles Entertainment themes Timing Getting your quartet started

CLAIRE DOMENICK Email: Cdomenick@aol.com Hometown: Malvern, PA Instructional Objectives: I usually start by working with the Director and make sure her hands are communicating the real message of the song. The chorus sings what they see. Sweet Adeline since 1979 Section leader for 18 yrs before becoming director of Greater Harrisburg Master Director for 17 years. International Mentor program for 4 years Regional faculty for 8 years as Director Coordinator Chorus Affiliation(s): Greater Harrisburg (Rehearsal Night: Tuesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Voice Activated (Rehearsal Night: Thursday) Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Director skills training Visual unity Emceeing Humor Timing Unity

LORI DREYER Email: lorialto@comcast.net Hometown: Baltimore, MD Instructional Objectives: Sharing what I have learned from so many coaches and teachers! Helping others learn and grow in this organization! 28 yr SAI member Long time member of chorus costume, visual, music, and creative teams for HCMC 2018 Queen of Harmony Chorus Affiliation(s): HCMC (Rehearsal Night: Wednesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Lustre (Rehearsal Night: Usually Sunday afternoon) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 50 miles Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Costumes Characterization Visual unity Category requirements Entertainment themes Emceeing Humor Parody writing Planning Timing Unity

MICHAEL GELLERT Email: mhgellert@hotmail.com Hometown: Severna Park, MD Instructional Objectives: Ease of singing,led by a message. Helping to create meaningful song interpretations, 12 years private vocal study 15 years professional stage experience 50 years involved in the barbershop art form 45 years giving private voice lessons 25 years as director of the Elkridge chorus and Harbor City chorus Achieved Master 700 director status 8 regional gold medals 4 International top 10 finishes including 2 finalist finishes Many Internationally heard arrangements Coached at least 3 top 10 quartets including the current International Quartet Champions Chorus Affiliation(s): Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus (Rehearsal Night: Wednesdays) Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Arranging Music theory Director skills training How to give a PVI Planning Timing

JENNY HARRIS Email: jennysingsbass@gmail.com Hometown: Baltimore, MD Instructional Objectives: I offer instruction on all aspects of quartet skills, including singing skills, rehearsing, crafting performances, planning and goal setting, interpersonal relationships, managing competition expectations, reading score sheets. Since 2013, I have served as faculty in full day quartet skills workshops, hour-long classes, and quartet mix-and-match events. Through my prior career in government service, I have experience teaching in small and medium sized groups. As a member of Lustre Quartet, I have experience creating and leading regional training and workshops in Region 19 and beyond. I am interested in broadening my teaching offerings into other areas, and am willing to work with choruses or the RMT to craft new trainings to meet your needs. Chorus Affiliation(s): Harbor City Music Company/Arundelair (Rehearsal Night: Tuesdays/ Wednesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Lustre Quartet (Rehearsal Night: varies) Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Visual unity Getting your quartet started Goal setting/long range planning Managing stage nerves Motivating skills

LYNDA KEEVER Email: Lyndakeeversings@gmail.com Hometown: Hummelstown, PA Instructional Objectives: Sneak education into enjoyable classes that have attendees spending as much time singing as listening. International Faculty Queen of Harmony 5-Time International Chorus Champion Master Director Certified Music Judge Chorus Affiliation(s): Quartet Affiliation: Certified Judge? Yes/Judging Specialty: Music Category Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Music theory Sight singing Director skills training How to give a PVI Characterization Category requirements Planning Unity Effective communication Effective meetings Getting your quartet started Goal setting/long range planning Managing stage nerves Team building & management

KATE MORRICAL Email: kmorrical@gmail.com Hometown: Rockville, MD Instructional Objectives: Promoting the understanding of barbershop harmony. Recipient of many years of high-level barbershop coaching. Assistant director of Capital Accord Chorus, Member of 2017 International 6th Place Finalist Chorus Harbor City Music Company. Tenor of 2018 International Quartet Champion Lustre. Chorus Affiliation(s): Capital Accord, Harbor City (Rehearsal Night: Tuesdays) Quartet Affiliation: Lustre (Rehearsal Night: Sunday) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 50 miles: 1 Music theory Category requirements Parody writing Getting your quartet started TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Computer skills

SARAH NAINAN-NEWHARD Email: syuki63@gmail.com Hometown: Ijamsville. MD Instructional Objectives: Assist chapters with their visual programs: choreography, script writing (including Open Division), emcee, costuming, makeup Assist chapters with effective use of technology, including planning for rolling out new technology Assist chapters with effective leadership and group management skills IT Trainer & Project Manager; B.A. Elementary Education; numerous certifications in instructional technology and adult learning methodology Facilitator for LRP, conflict management and effective communications Served in the following RMT Positions/Committees: Communications, Education and Team; Regional Faculty Coordinator, Regional Website Served in the following chapter positions: President, Treasurer, At-Large Board/Management Team Member, Music Chair, Bass Section Leader, Music Team Chair, Visual Chair, Show Chair Chorus Affiliation(s): Chapter-at-Large Quartet Affiliation: Sound Design (Rehearsal Night: Weekends mostly) Music theory Characterization Make-up Show planning Visual unity Category requirements Entertainment themes Emceeing Humor Parody writing Planning Script writing Timing Unity Effective communication Effective meetings Goal setting/long range planning TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Computer skills Database management Desktop publishing Graphics design Webpage design

JENNIFER NEWMAN Email: vfclead@yahoo.com Hometown: Middletown, DE Instructional Objectives: Promoting good vocal health by aiding singers in learning how the vocal mechanism works and applying good singing technique to repertoire. Bachelors Degree in Music Education from James Madison University Masters Degree in Voice Performance & Pedagogy, pedagogy emphasis, from Westminster Choir College Chorus Affiliation(s): Chapter-at-Large Quartet Affiliation: Sound Design (Rehearsal Night: Sat/Sun afternoons - not weekly) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 50 miles Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Pedagogy How to give a PVI Marketing/PR Membership

CYDNEY WENTSEL Email: cswentsel@gmail.com Hometown: Bel Air, MD Instructional Objectives: For every coaching session and class I facilitate, my primary goal is to support and expand the participants' understanding of and expertise in performing four-part a cappella in the Barbershop Style. Since the best learning takes place in a positive environment, my secondary goal is always to make things fun and interesting! BA in Education, MS in Counseling Former educator and counselor (Pre-K - 12 and adult) Chorus singer (bari) in 8 small, mid-size and large choruses 20+ years directing 3 choruses (small and mid-size) Quartet singer (bari and tenor) 15+ top 5 finishes including Regional Champion Approved Music Judge Arranger Chorus Affiliation(s): Pride of Baltimore (Rehearsal Night: Mondays) Certified Judge? Yes/Judging Specialty: Music (Approved) Distance Willing to Travel: 0 75 miles Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Costumes Visual unity Category requirements Entertainment themes Planning Timing Unity Arranging Music theory Pedagogy Sight singing Chorus mediation Effective communication Getting your quartet started Motivating skills Team building & management Director skills training How to give a PVI

LORI JO WHITEHAUS Email: ljwhitehaus@gmail.com Hometown: Hummelstown, PA Instructional Objectives: To inspire the singers to become all that they can be. To empower women to unlock their own potential. To encourage choruses to share their passion for music with the greater community. To ring chords and love it. To explore the many opportunities that come with members in SAI. Professional Educator since 1978 - Elementary and Secondary (BS & MS degrees) Region 19 Faculty Member since @1985 Chorus Director since 1992 Attendance at (nearly) all Regional and International educational events since joining in 1978 - yes, 40 years Life-Long Learner with Passion for Sharing Knowledge Chorus Affiliation(s): Vocal Harmonix (and Red Rose BHS) (Rehearsal Night: Mondays (and Tuesdays)) Quartet Affiliation: JewelTones (Rehearsal Night: flexible) Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Music theory Director skills training How to give a PVI Chorus mediation Effective communication Effective meetings Goal setting/long range planning Motivating skills Standing rules Team building & management

JENNIFER WILLIAMS Email: DundalkDirector@gmail.com Hometown: Millersville, MD Instructional Objectives: I have a kinesthetic approach to teaching and coaching. I find ways to sing better and easier in creative and reproducible ways. There is always fun and humor in my sessions but make no mistake, singing skills are priority. 32 years in organization Director since 1999 Master Director 2018 Currently a Showmanship Judge Candidate Visual Coordinator for HCMC Assistant Director HCMC PVI experience Chorus Affiliation(s): Dundalk and Harbor City Music Company (Rehearsal Night: Wednesdays and Thursdays) Certified Judge? Trial/Judging Specialty: Showmanship Using vocal skills to enhance expression, emotion, storytelling Director skills training How to give a PVI Costumes Characterization Make-up Show planning Visual unity Category requirements Entertainment themes Emceeing Humor Parody writing Planning Script writing Timing Unity